Was your Father or Grandfather one of the men of the Auxiliary Unit in Titchfield?
We have been contacted by a group of national volunteers researching these units and they have given us the twelve names of the Titchfield Resistance Unit. These men were trained in the event of a German invasion and had to … Continued
Season Cancelled
As now seems inevitable, but highly unlikely only a few weeks ago, the talks for April and May will have to be cancelled. Here is a letter from Marilyn Wilton-Smith, Chair of the History Sopciety. Dear All I think it … Continued
Meeting Cancelled
Because of the uncertainty about the spread of the Coronavirus it seemed wise to cancel next Tuesday’s meeting on March 17th. When the situation becomes clearer we will be able to plan future group activities, but for the moment please … Continued
Gothic Tourism
a Titchfield History Society talk By Cheryl Butler At the last minute Cheryl Butler kindly offered this talk, as the planned speaker was unwell. To most members the title didn’t give much away, but what a fascinating insight into 18th … Continued
WILLIAM COBBETT – MAN OF HAMPSHIRE
Most people have heard of William Cobbett but our speaker Dr Richard Aldous really brought his story alive. William Cobbett was an agriculturist, soldier, journalist, politician and campaigner against corruption and for reform. He was a prolific writer who is … Continued
HARLOTS DUNG AND GLORY 1780 – 1860 By Andrew Negus
Last year Andrew Neagus treated the History Society to an early and light-hearted history of Portsmouth and its Dockyard. This month’s meeting. His second instalment covered the period of 1780 – 1860. By this time the Dockyard had become the … Continued
Visitors from Beaulieu – September 26 2019
Titchfield History Society paid host to the Beaulieu History Society. Their first stop was a tour of the Abbey, given by Marilyn and Colin Wilton-Smith, luckily the heavy showers forecast did not happen. They were particularly interested in the Abbey … Continued
Heritage Open Days
This month many events are being organised across the country for Heritage Open Days. The web address is here. https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/
Raising the flag
Ken Groves, President of the Titchfield History Society, raising the new flag outsider his home in one off the oldest parts of Titchfield.